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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

Packed with anti-oxidant rich bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, tender sweet potatoes, and protein-packed black beans, this hearty vegetarian chili is a satisfying meal that you’ll feel good about eating every day of the week.

Total Time

55min

4.3

3 Ratings

Author: Domesticate Me

Servings:

Ingredients

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1 Tbsp

Olive Oil

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Small Red Bell Pepper , diced

•

Small Green Bell Pepper , diced

•

1/2

Medium Yellow Onion , diced

•

2 cloves

Garlic , minced

•

1 tsp

Mexican Chili Powder

•

1 tsp

Ground Cumin

•

1/2 tsp

Dried Oregano

•

1/2 tsp

Smoked Paprika

or Regular Paprika

•

1/2 tsp

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

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Large Sweet Potato

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1 can
(15 oz)

Black Beans , rinsed, drained

•

1 can
(28 oz)

Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes

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1 cup

Vegetable Stock

or Chicken Stock

•

to taste

Kosher Salt

•

to taste

Avocados , diced

•

to taste

Thinly Sliced Scallions

•

to taste

Chopped Fresh Cilantro

•

to taste

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

or Crumbled Cojita or Feta Cheese

•

to taste

Hot Sauce

Cooking Instructions

Heat Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) in a Dutch oven or large pot. Add the Red Bell Pepper (1) , Green Bell Pepper (1) , Yellow Onion (1/2) , and Garlic (2 cloves) . Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the peppers soften and the onions become translucent.

Stir in the Mexican Chili Powder (1 tsp) , Ground Cumin (1 tsp) , Dried Oregano (1/2 tsp) , Smoked Paprika (1/2 tsp) , Kosher Salt (to taste) and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/2 tsp) and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.

Add the Sweet Potato (1) , Black Beans (1 can) , Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes (1 can) , Hot Sauce (to taste) and Vegetable Stock (1 cup) .

Bring your chili to a boil over high heat. Lower to a simmer and cook, covered, for about 30 minutes until the sweet potatoes are very tender. Remove the lid and simmer for 10 more minutes or until the chili has thickened slightly.

Ladle chili into bowls and serve with Fresh Cilantro (to taste) , Avocados (to taste) , Shredded Cheddar Cheese (to taste) , and Scallions (to taste) if desired.

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

278

FAT

4.0 g

PROTEIN

12.4 g

CARBS

48.6 g